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WVS 538

1993 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,605 mi
Last recorded94,605 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVS 538
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 94,605 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 94,332 miles

Oil leak

slight free play in steering rack.

Fail 7 Mar 2011 94,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

slight free play in steering rack.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 94,316 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 93,687 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 93,043 miles

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside & nearside front lower trunnions

slight play in sterring rack

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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WVS 538 is a 1993 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WVS 538, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 33 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of WVS 538?

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What year was WVS 538 registered?

WVS 538 is a 1993 MG Tf, first registered on 4 March 1993.

Is WVS 538 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVS 538 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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